Tourism arrivals remained stable in July, despite fall in Chinese arrivals
The percentage of tourist arrivals from January to July 2015 increased by only 1.7%, when compared to the same period last year.
Six Senses Laamu launches wellness programmes for children
Six Senses Laamu has introduced a range of wellness programmes for children. These programmes will be conducted at the children’s club, the Den and will educate young children about nutritious food, better exercise, and healthy living
BBM hosts masterclass ahead of Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge
A masterclass featuring Michelin starred Chef Roland Debuyst was held in Hulhule Island Hotel’s Uduvilaa restaurant on Saturday August 29th.
SilkAir set to operate flights between Singapore and Male’ starting this October
SilkAir has confirmed that it will be partnering with Singapore Airlines (SIA), and taking over some of the SIA flights to the Maldives.
Anantara’s first Sri Lankan property, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort, to open in late 2015
Anantara Hotels and Resorts will open the doors to its first Sri Lankan property at the end of 2015.
Soneva Fushi names new outlet after Chef Sobah, winner of ‘Best Chef in the Maldives’ Award
Chef Sobah, Soneva Fushi’s Chef de Cuisine at Mihiree Mithaa restaurant, has taken top honours at this year’s Food & Hospitality Asia Maldives International Culinary Challenge by winning the ‘Best Chef in the Maldives’ Award.
Global hotel sales up 56% in H1 2015, totalling US$42 billion
Hotel sales across the globe soared in the first half of 2015, with transactions adding up to US$42 billion in total.
Finolhu Villas by Club Med wins Best Hotel Design Award
Finolhu Villas by Club Med is already making waves in the design world by scooping the title of Best Hotel Design at the 2015 International Hotel and Property Awards.
Online reviews more important to travellers than hotel’s star category, research finds
User-generated online content is more likely to convince millenial travellers to book a hotel than its star category.
‘Masterclass’ organised in lead up to Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge 2015
Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge is set to take place from 18th to 21st September, with the culinary challenge beginning on the 18th and the exhibition on the 19th.
MMPRC organises series of roadshows within the Gulf Cooperation Council
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has organised a series of roadshows within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) which began on the 23rd of August.
Cochin International Airport becomes world’s first ever solar-powered airport
Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), the world’s first ever solar-powered airport, officially started their operations last week.
